Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Paine Field Airport (PAE): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Portland Airport to Paine Field Airport.
Portland and Seattle are in the UTC-8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Pack your bags and choose from five weekly Portland Airport to Paine Field Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PDX to PAE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Alaska Airlines has direct flights from Portland Airport to Paine Field Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Seattle — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Alaska Airlines on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Paine Field Airport (PAE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland Airport to Paine Field Airport flight is $168. A return ticket right now is $254. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PDX to PAE, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Portland Airport to Paine Field Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from PDX to PAE.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Portland Airport to Paine Field Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from PDX reach their destination on time.
Portland Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Portland Airport to Paine Field Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near PDX:
Arriving at Paine Field Airport (PAE)
If you're arriving on a late Portland Airport to Paine Field Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near PAE:
Grab a Paine Field Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travellers miss. Budget and Enterprise can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Seattle and beyond.
Increase your likelihood of securing a great deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Paine Field Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good idea.
When to fly to Paine Field Airport (PAE)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Paine Field Airport. November is the most popular month to head to Seattle. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Portland Airport to Paine Field Airport for August if you'd like to visit Seattle during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to PAE in February. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south of Seattle, a visit to Portland will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
Spokane is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No journey is complete without experiencing Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
